Some progress on my Wraps

I think I've done more knitting in the past couple weeks.  And a small bit of tatting.

 Antarktis ... nearly finished.

 Ardent ... another section done while chatting with friends.

 Summer Sky.  Next section - Star Stitch.  I've never tried it, but liked the look of it in the photograph.

September will be button classes and an intermediate tatting class.

Via zoom thru the Lace Museum.

 

After Five ....

On Monday, DH and I visited the Art Institute of Chicago 

for the Van Gogh & the Avant Garde; The Modern Landscape exhibit.

Incredible exhibit with lovely paintings on loan, many from private collections.   The exhibit closes 9/4.

Following that - we went to Gino's East Pizza.

Chicago known for its deep dish pizzas:

DH in his 'shades'.

We had an hour before catching the 3:57 express train back.

Visited the Starbuck's Reserve -- I don't know, maybe 4 stories high

on Michigan Avenue.   Nice bar.   Nice place to people watch.

     

Zwirnknopt Button

 

Summer Zwirnknopf Button

Instructions by Karen Smock.

During our zoom class, we used this pattern for a 1 1/4" aluminum ring.

https://www.facebook.com/karen.s.buttons.supplies

The button, in my photos, was created on a 2" wooden ring.

I used:

Aunt Lydias #10 Crochet Cotton.  Col. 0423 Maize (yellow)

Delft Blue Aunt Lydias #10 Color 0482.

Green DMC perle coton #8 Color 701.

Lt Green DMC perle coton #8 Color 704.

Royale (Coats) Crochet Cotton Color 0015 Sh.Pinks.

Zwirnknopf Button

Zwirnknopf Button.

3" wooden ring.

Col. 135 Green (lime) Artiste #10 Crochet Cotton.

Col. 0856 Peacock Aunt Lydia's #10 Crochet Cotton.

Col. 10A (yellow) J&P Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen.

Col. 123 Jade Blue Artiste #10 Crochet Cotton.

 

Monday cast on ...

I purchased this yarn in January.   At a lovely store in Pensacola, FL.

Dixie Knits.

The yarn store was lovely.   I wished I had more time

to totally shop --- did find the EXACT color blue I was seeking.

And the correct amount.

Cloud 9 -- what a beautiful yarn.   Knits like a dream.

Will eventually be a wrap, called Summer Sky.

Woolenberry pattern.

Honestly, knits like a dream.   I hope it looks nice 

once I am done.

 Ardent by Woolenberry.  No progress.  The yarn is nice tho.   The color is so - natural.   I find it challenging.   Easier for me to use colorful fibers.

 I found Antarktis by Woolenberry.

I started it in .... I don't know 2017???   Nice to have unearthed it.    How do these beautiful projects get burried in the craft room?     I think it is my oldest Woolenberry WIP.

 The yarn store is no longer in business!

 

Beginning Zwirnknöpf Button

Beginning Zwirnknöpf Button class.

Kit and Instructions by Karen Smock.

https://www.facebook.com/karen.s.buttons.supplies

This is a 3" wooden ring.

The fibers are a metallic/white crochet cotton (this was a kit),

+ red and blue crochet cotton.  Guessing size 10.

Check out all the class offerings

at the Lace Museum virtual education.

https://thelacemuseum.org/virtual-education/

 

Race The Region

 Personal Record 5K

DH and I in the August Race ...

Zwirnknöpf Button + World Cross Stitch Day

Zwirnknopf Button.

Instructions by Karen Smock.

https://www.facebook.com/karen.s.buttons.supplies

I used a 2" wooden ring.

Turquoise:  DMC Size 8.   Color #959.

Yellow:  DMC Size 8.  Color #445

Pink/Red:  DMC Size 8.  Color #600.

The class project (kit), provided Red/White metallic/Blue crochet cotton

on a much larger wooden ring.  [mine, unfinished].

Learned a lot.   Beginning Zwirnknopf Button.

Zoom class thru The Lace Museum virtual education.

The classes are recorded and the

recording is available for a couple weeks following

the sessions.   Really a nice deal for participants.

And Happy World Cross Stitch Day

http://www.worldcrossstitchday.com/

https://www.facebook.com/worldcrossstitchday

 

Have you seen this sampler?

Calling all needleworkers—keep an eye out for a missing sampler (above) that was stolen from the Museum of Old Newbury in Massachusetts. Thistle Threads of the blog “The Embroiderer’s Story” posted earlier this year to alert readers that a detective had contacted her for help in solving a cold case regarding a missing sampler from 1820.

More information HERE.

https://thistle-threads.blogspot.com/2023/04/missing-sampler-have-you-seen-it.html?inf_contact_key=fee408e616665224970ab9714de5d4cd680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1

If you know the whereabouts of this sampler.  You can contact:

Joshua Tierney

Newburyport Police Department

(978)462-4411 EXT. 1066

 

Beginning Zwirnknöpf Button

Kit and Instructions by Karen Smock.

Summer Zwirnknopf Button

https://www.facebook.com/karen.s.buttons.supplies

(zoom class offered thru the Lace Museum Virtual Education.)

Created on a 1.25" aluminum ring.

FIVE colors of crochet cotton.

yellow - white - grass green - lime green - pink.

The backside is a mess!!  LOL.    I need to create a shank and

tidy up the back.

This is the button I have started -- planning to add some yellow. 

Then finish the ring with buttonhole stitch.

Back from some shopping.   Nice to find fiber

on sale - and some rings on sale.

 

Meanwhile .... Knitting. Costume pieces.

Edited

I have six knitted pieces.   Will make THREE pair.   YAY.

Hope to sew them into mitts tomorrow. (the side seam with opening for thumb).

The pattern New Knitter Mitts

is really easy and simple to create.

I'm using Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran

Made in Kilcar Ireland

90% wool / 10% angora.

Nice yarn for the project.

The yarn was purchased from Sheep's Clothing

in Valparaiso, Indiana.

The Sheep's Clothing store is in the process of closing.

Currently, everything is 40% off.

[Reply to comment/question ... The Sheep's Clothing has been 

in town many years.   Then, was closing - acquired a new owner,

and once again closing.  I'm not sure the reason(s).  It is a nice

store/shop and sells quality products.]

And---I've been sewing ... trying to get my

costume(s) ready for October's

Feast of the Hunters' Moon.

Last October, I had borrowed clothing/costume pieces to wear.

Since then, I've purchased a couple pieces and

have sewn skirts.   And made mop hats.

(don't you think the hat needs a tatted lace edge?????)

Want to look nice in October!

This was last October - and my hands were 

chilled.   Hoping the new mitts will be warmer.

Tatting with cold fingers was a challenge, until later when the temperature warmed up.

[I did purchase the cape and hat.]

2023 Feast of the Hunters' Moon

And, if you are in the neighborhood, 

stop by and say hello!

Lafayette Lacemaker's:  Feast of the Hunters' Moon

demonstrating lace making.

Tatting, bobbin lace, knitting, etc.